A drowning at Smith Mountain Lake claimed the life of a 75-year-old Rockingham County man on Thursday night. Tom Stenson, of ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Officials say a 75-year-old man is dead following a drowning incident at Smith Mountain Lake.

After an extensive search of the area a body was located in the water, removed and pronounced deceased. The victim has been ...

According to Franklin County Fire & EMS, a man in his 70’s was last seen near Beech Dr. in Union Hall. Crews used sonar to ...

A new documentary from Stevie Wonder will explore his role in establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday.

The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times of the year, and Smith Mountain Lake is a popular destination for ...

The Juneteenth holiday was celebrated twice over this past week in the city of Franklin via nonprofit Amun Ra Inc.’s third ...

Renee needs $166 to keep her lights on. Money has been tight — her son graduated from high school this spring, and her mother ...

Increased patrols, safety tips set for busy July 4th at Smith Mountain Lake. (Credit: Rachel Tillapaugh) One of the big ...

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries ended his record-breaking speech by quoting John Lewis and Martin Luther King Jr.

Yolanda Renée King is the sole grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King—and is just as passionate. She ...

Boxtown residents and supporters stand outside the Shelby County Health Department on April 30 during a protest organized by ...